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Scientists have developed a new method to detect steroid abuse in athletes using cell-based tests, which could be the future of anti-doping methods.

Most hirsutism cases are due to PCOS, and treatment focuses on lowering testosterone and blocking its effects.

The cause of atypical Cushing's syndrome in dogs, possibly linked to sex hormones, is not yet proven.

Topical estrogen helps hair growth in menopausal women with no major side effects.

Treatments for common hair loss include minoxidil, finasteride, and hair transplantation.

Many treatments for hair loss lack proper testing and FDA approval, so their effectiveness is uncertain.

Sebaceous glands play a key role in skin health, immunity, and various skin diseases.

Lack or blocking of SRD5a, a key component in hormone creation, can lead to conditions like pseudohermaphrodism and affect hair growth, bone mass, muscle strength, and reproductive health. More research is needed on its regulation from fertilization to adulthood.

Higher enzyme levels found in women with hair loss, suggesting hormone imbalance.

Obese and non-obese women with PCOS have higher heart risk markers, especially if they are obese.

Women with PCOS, especially those overweight, have higher levels of IL-18 in their endometrium, which may affect fertility.

Topical minoxidil helps treat female pattern hair loss, but more research needed for other treatments.

The conclusion suggests that PCOS may persist due to genetic traits that, while harmful for female fertility, could have provided survival and reproductive benefits to males.

Greek women with PCOS have a higher risk of metabolic syndrome and are more likely to be overweight compared to healthy controls.

Testosterone implants in women require pharmacological dosing to be effective and are generally safe and well-tolerated.

17α-Estradiol solution safely improves hair density and thickness in female pattern hair loss.

The exact cause of growth hormone-responsive alopecia in dogs is unclear.

Long-term use of dutasteride for enlarged prostate may worsen blood sugar, cholesterol, and erectile dysfunction.

Women with PCOS have higher 5α-reductase activity, which may be linked to insulin resistance.

Finasteride worsens erectile dysfunction and lowers testosterone in men with enlarged prostates, unlike tamsulosin.

Most cases of excessive hair growth in women are caused by polycystic ovarian syndrome and are linked to higher free testosterone levels.

Lower lipin 1β in belly fat is linked to insulin resistance in people with polycystic ovary syndrome.

Sexual orientation does not affect the prevalence of PCOS or fertility rates in women undergoing artificial donor insemination.

A woman developed male traits from accidental contact with her husband's testosterone gel.

New treatments for hair loss may target specific pathways and generate new hair follicles.

Oriental herbal medicine with moxibustion may improve pregnancy rates and other symptoms in PCOS, but more high-quality research is needed.

In Japan, sex reassignment surgery for gender identity disorder faces challenges and needs better medical support and education.

Rosiglitazone may be better than metformin for insulin resistance in PCOS, but more research is needed on certain biomarkers.

Effective hirsutism management requires identifying the cause, combining new and traditional treatments, and setting realistic expectations for patients.

The study concluded that testing hormone levels after stimulation is not reliable for identifying carriers of 21-hydroxylase deficiency; genetic testing is necessary.